Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 3, 2009

Old Faith-Full Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 3, 2009 is “Old Faith-Full Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jimmy and Linda Westlake). The original explanation runs about 112 words.

From the explanation

“Scheduled to illuminate the landscape throughout the night tomorrow, October’s bright Full Moon will also be called the Harvest Moon. Traditionally, the Harvest Moon is the Full Moon closest to the autumnal equinox .”

— APOD editors, October 3, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 3, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jimmy and Linda Westlake
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 112 words

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The Moon

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 3, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-october-3-old-faithful-moon

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